Treatment of Phyllodes Tumor of Breast Following Local Recurrence

When phyllodes tumour of the breast recurs locally after initial treatment, a specific evidence-based protocol guides the next clinical step. This scenario applies across benign, borderline, and malignant tumour grades.

Clinical scenario: Local recurrence of phyllodes tumour of the breast — the tumour has returned at or near the previously treated site, requiring re-evaluation and further management.

Management approach

The primary intervention is surgical, with the objective of achieving appropriate tissue margins. Margin requirements are defined by tumour grade — the complete protocol specifies the criteria and approach for each type.

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References

DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaf152

Locally recurrent PT should be treated with further surgical excision and with appropriate excision margins for benign, borderline, and malignant types (evidence/grade V/A).

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